Detox Care Specialist: Compassionate Recovery Champion

True North Detox, LLC; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO / Sick Leave Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Free Legal consultations

Free Life Insurance

Generous 401K

Job summary

First Steps Recovery is seeking a Detox Specialist to supervise the resident milieu during detoxification and residential phases. You will ensure medication management, admissions, and daily progress documentation while upholding our professional standards and compassionate care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment. This role requires commitment to recovery and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 2 years college preferred with emphasis in Human Services.
• Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Desired.
• Minimum High School Graduate or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License, CPR/First AID preferred

Responsibilities

• Admissions of residents including orientation, intake assessment, urine screen, medication management.
• Hourly adherence to JCAHO and state resident care standards.
• Communicating with physician, entering physician orders, and following orders for medication management.
• Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems resident management software.
• Documenting resident daily progress.
• Facility walk-throughs and maintaining control of care environment.
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness of facility and food preparation as needed.
• Facilitating program activities and maintaining resident schedules.
• Delegation of tasks to behavioral health technicians as needed.
• Discharge coordination and continuity of care with next level of care.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Delegation

Resident care

Facility standards

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years college (Human Services)

Drug &Alcohol Counseling cert. desired

Tools

KIPU Systems

Job description

First Steps Recovery is seeking a Detox Specialist to supervise the resident milieu during detoxification and residential phases. You will ensure medication management, admissions, and daily progress documentation while upholding our professional standards and compassionate care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment. This role requires commitment to recovery and excellent communication.